Vineyards have been cultivated in Cyprus for centuries due to the climatic conditions of the island. In particular, vines flourish in warm and dry climates. According to the Great Cyprus Encyclopedia, Viticulture is dated back to the prehistoric years.
Presented in the table below are the several wine making and table grape varieties cultivated in Cyprus as these are presented in the Great Cyprus Encyclopedia˟:
| Wine Grape Varieties |
Table Grape Varieties
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Local Black
Local White
Malaga
Carignan noir
Grenache noir
Mataro
Shiraz
Cabernet sauvignon
Merlot noir
Palomino
Pedro Ximenez
Ugni blanc
Semillon
Aligote
Chardonnay
Riesling Italian
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Sultana
Rosaki Blanc
Veriko
Cardinal
Perlétte
Alphonse lavallée
Strawberry Grapes
Opthalmo
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In the past, many residents of Archimandrita used to be occupied in viticulture. However, during the 80s viticulture was abandoned both because of urbanization and the fact that it ceased to be a profitable profession.
Source:
Great Cyprus Encyclopedia, vol. 2, Philokypros Publications, 1988
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